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Las Vegas mobility network study focuses on Strip

LAS VEGAS — The Regional Transportation Commission recently paid $2.7 million to engage the urban planning services of Michael Gallis, who will study the Las Vegas Strip corridor and recommend how it can create and pay for a genuine cohesive mobility network, reported City Lab.

Between the visitors and the employees, the Strip hosts an estimated 155,000 people per square mile—a density that approaches that of Manhattan on a business day, with cars remaining the overwhelming transport option. The plan is expected within the next year and a half. For the full story, click here.

Jean-Marc Landry will take over as CEO, while William Trainer will transition from his CEO role to undertake the roles and responsibilities of president and remain as a member of the board of directors.

Staff informed the board that this is intended to be the last diesel bus purchase that SamTrans will make because the Transit District would eventually like to convert its current fleet to electric buses in the future.